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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Academy Expels 7 Midshipmen In 'Spice' Probe

Synthetic marijuana product hard to detect in drug tests

The U.S. Naval Academy has expelled seven midshipmen for the possession or use of "spice," a synthetic marijuana product that has been gaining popularity because it is hard to detect in drug testing and, until recently, was legal.

The seven midshipmen, all sophomores and juniors, were separated from the academy between December and yesterday as a result of an investigation that began at the beginning of this school year, academy spokesman Cmdr. Joe Carpenter said.

The investigation is ongoing and additional accusations will be investigated.

"Where allegations are substantiated, violators will be held accountable," Carpenter said.

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